A Solid Foundation for Servant Leadership

Abstract

Many Christians have identified servant leadership as the appropriate form of leadership for Christian disciples. Several writers have critiqued that perspective and suggested that modern servant leadership theory might not be built on sound biblical practices. In this article, the author will consider arguments against servant leadership as a Christian perspective, especially those proposed by Locke (2019). The author will acknowledge that there are some legitimate concerns raised but also argue that some of the expressed concerns may be overstated. Finally, the author will present a path forward toward a more nuanced connection between servant leadership and Christian thinking.